Head north in the land of the Midnight Sun to see the Northern lights in the night sky. Strahil Dimitrov, Getty Images

Whitewashed towns, blue-domed churches, beaches, ancient ruins and abundant sunshine make the Greek Isles a photographer's delight. Seen here is a scenic view off the coast of Santorini. Cosmos Vacations

While only 227 of the more than 6,000 islands are inhabited, you'll have plenty of opportunity to capture quintessential scenes. This photo shows tourists sunbathing on the island of Santorini. Louisa Gouliamaki, AFP

A cruise through the Greek Isles offers memorable island scenery and a chance to bond with passengers. Mykonos is pictured. Windstar Cruises

Photo opportunities abound in the dramatic scenery of Alaska, even from your own cabin balcony. Princess Cruises

Alaska cruises typically visit a glacier. Everyone wants to see and hear a massive slab of ice start the loud cracking that means it’s going to break away, followed by the loud cannon-like “boom!” when it hits the water. Princess Cruises

Keep your camera poised at all times on shore excursions. You may even sight a grizzly. Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic

Dog Sledding Excursions in Skagway, Alaska, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience sure to offer excellent photos. Royal Caribbean International

Another big Alaska challenge is catching giant Bering Sea crab from the Aleutian Sea, the same boat made famous by Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch” series. Get a shot of your loved one with their catch! Disney Cruise Line

Dark volcanic peaks above very green foliage, pristine beaches and startlingly blue sky and sea will have you snapping photos without pause in French Polynesia. Getty Images

Bring an underwater camera to capture the colorful world of corals and fish under the sea – where you can also bag proof if you choose to swim with sharks. Getty Images

Antarctica cruises give passengers the chance to snap pictures of the Great White Continent's unique welcoming party -- groups of penguins. Quark Expeditions

You won't find many humans here, but you will find views and photographic opportunity in and around Antarctica that includes the sheer starkness. Milton Sams

The extraordinarily beautiful Milford Sound cuts through steep glacier-carved cliffs in Fjordland National Park on New Zealand's South Island. New Zealand Tourism Board

Milford Sound is little changed since Maori people discovered the passage more than 1,000 years ago. Snow-topped peaks are reflected in clear water, and you can capture the ethereal beauty in a photo, especially if you arrive on a fair weather day. New Zealand Tourism Board

A view from the top deck of Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas as it sails deep into Milford Sound in New Zealand's Fiordlands. Try to snap a similar picture on your cruise! Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

Cruises in Vietnam bring so many intriguing sights you may find you can't put your camera down. The large ship in the background takes customers on a cruise in Halong Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin. "Ha Long" means "Where the Dragon Descends into the Sea." Jayne Clark, USA TODAY

Tour boats in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, which is famed for its hundreds of mountainous islands. Take a junk (a kind of boat) through the craggy and eerily misty limestone formations. Morgan Sloan

Venice's Gothic and Renaissance buildings including churches and palaces, the maze of canals and little side streets, gondolas, ornate bridges and squares will have you snapping away. Pictured here are the Grand Canal and Basilica Santa Maria della Salute. Iakov Kalinin, Getty Images

Take a vaporetto (water bus) for two miles of views along the Grand Canal, and try to snap a picture of Rialto Bridge at dusk. Getty Images

If you're looking for a romantic memento from your trip to Venice, set the camera's timer and snap a picture of you in a gondola. Getty Images

The colorful leaves of New England in fall are one of nature's best shows and a photographer's delight. Acadia National Park

Capture vistas of quaint towns and scenes of the stark beauty of lighthouses, like the one at Portland head. Doug Lemke, Getty Images

Capture vistas of quaint towns and scenes of trees in red, orange and gold – including as you cruise the rugged Atlantic coast to Canada. Getty Images

The Galapagos, located some 600 miles off of Ecuador, are one of the few places in the world where the wildlife is so unafraid of humans that some creatures will actually pose for your camera. Celebrity Cruises

A personal favorite of our cruise expert, Fran Golden, this is a Nazca booby. This picture was shot on her cruise to the Galapagos on Lindblad Expeditions' National Geographic Endeavour. Fran Golden

Visitors to the Galapagos can expect to capture many images of various types of land crabs, boobies, iguanas, sea lions, giant tortoises, flamingos and more. Fran Golden